Certificate Attestation for China: Your Complete Guide
Moving, studying, or working in China? You’re likely dealing with certificate attestation. It’s a requirement, not a choice; without it, your documents will simply not be accepted by Chinese authorities or institutions.
At Manav Consultants, we’ve helped thousands of clients in the last 15 years move smoothly through the attestation maze. We’re officially authorised by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Government of India, and we operate from Mumbai, Delhi, Pune, and Chennai. We’ve helped clients across every scenario, tight timelines, unique certificate types, and changing embassy rules, so you don’t have to worry.
Why Certificate Attestation for China Matters
Documents issued in India, be they educational, personal, or business-related, are not automatically recognized in China. Employers, universities, immigration officials, and courts all demand legal proof of legitimacy before they’ll take your paperwork seriously.
Certificate attestation ensures your documents are formally recognized as genuine. In China’s tightly regulated system, even official formats that look correct may be rejected if they’re not attested.
What Documents Usually Need Attestation
- Educational Documents: Degrees, diplomas, mark sheets, and transcripts are essential for student visas, work permits, or professional licensing.
- Personal Documents: Birth and marriage certificates, affidavits, and medical certificates are needed for dependent visas, marriage registrations, or family sponsorship.
- Commercial Documents: MOAs, board resolutions, invoices, company registration certificates required for setting up businesses, opening bank accounts, or exporting goods to China.
Stepwise Process of Certificate Attestation for China
Educational Documents
State HRD attestation (State Education Department)
MEA attestation (Ministry of External Affairs)
Notarisation (if required)
Chinese Embassy/Consulate attestation in India
(Sometimes)Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) stamp in China depending on provincial rules
Personal & Commercial Documents
Notary stamp (mandatory for most kinds)
Home Department or Chamber of Commerce attestation
MEA stamp
Chinese Embassy/Consulate attestation
At Manav Consultants, we handle the entire journey. You don’t need to visit multiple offices; our team does the legwork while you focus on your move.
How Long It Typically Takes
China-related attestation timelines can vary, but here’s our average:
Standard service: 8–12 working days
Express service (where available): 4–6 working days if embassy slots and document type allow
MOFA stamp (in China if needed): an additional 5–7 days after arrival with local partners
We offer real-time tracking, so you always know where your document is. No guesswork, no panic.
What You’ll Need to Get Started
To begin, gather these items:
Original certificate(s) to be attested
Passport copy (first and last page)
China visa or admission letter copy (if applicable)
2 passport-size photographs
An authorisation letter if you aren’t submitting personally
Note: Notarisation usually needs to be done first, before state-level or MEA stamps.
When China Requires Document Attestation
You’ll need attested documents for many real-world reasons, such as:
University admission or scholarship in China
Work visa application and job onboarding in cities like Shanghai, Shenzhen, or Beijing
Dependents or spouse visa applications through Chinese authorities
Company opening, trade agreements, or import-export operations with China
Medical visas, legal affidavits, or adoption paperwork
If it involves official use in China, attested documents are a must.
Country-Specific Rules & Apostille vs Attestation
China is not part of the Hague Apostille Convention. So no Apostille stamp from MEA will do; you need full attestation by the Chinese Embassy.
That means:
No shortcut via Apostille
The Chinese Embassy in India must process your documents
Plus sometimes you need setup with a local MOFA office in China
We walk you through every step and make sure nothing is left to chance.
Cost Guide & Common Queries
How much will it cost?
Educational documents: ₹3,000–₹8,000 per certificate
Personal documents: ₹2,500–₹6,000 per document
Commercial documents: ₹5,000–₹10,000 each
(Prices include government fees and service charges; express fees may apply.)
Major questions people ask:
Can I send documents if I’m abroad? Yes. We coordinate with overseas clients entirely via courier and mail.
Can I track status? Yes. We offer a real‑time portal with updates at every stage.
Are translations included? No, but they’re available at competitive rates. We partner with certified translation professionals.
What if the embassy rejects documents? We correct or re-submit errors at no extra cost (as long as the issue isn’t due to falseness or missing originals).
What Makes Manav Consultants Different
✔ Authorised & Reliable
We’re ISO 9001:2015 certified and officially partnered with the Ministry of External Affairs, Govt. of India.
✔ Experienced Team
Each team member handles India-to-China validation workflows daily they know embassy rules, attestation windows, and translation protocols.
✔ Transparent Pricing
We share exact fees for government stamps, service charges, translation, and delivery before we start. No surprises.
✔ Document Security & Convenience
We pick up documents from your home or office in Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai, or Pune. Originals are sealed, tracked, and safely delivered back with proof of delivery.
✔ Language & Visa Support
Need documents translated into Simplified Chinese? We help. Need visa assistance Tourist, Business, or Student given India’s China visa norms? We guide you end-to-end.
Quick Start Checklist
Gather original documents based on your purpose
Notarise documents if needed
Submit to Manav for state, MEA, and embassy processing
Track your documents live via an online portal
Receive final attested documents via courier
Attesting certificates for China doesn’t need to be overwhelming. With Manav Consultants, you have more than just a service you have a trusted partner with deep expertise and decades of experience.
From Shanghai start-ups to Beijing universities, when your life in China depends on paperwork, make sure it’s done right. Let us take care of the attestation while you plan your next chapter.
Your visa, job, or university seat in China depends on one thing: clean paperwork. Let us make it worry-free.